Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull is a senior living community located in Trumbull, Connecticut, dedicated exclusively to serving individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This memory care-only community offers personalized care in a secure, purpose-built environment, with assistance provided for various stages of memory loss. Residents live in a setting designed specifically to accommodate cognitive needs, featuring secure indoor and outdoor walking paths, private rooms, and accessible common areas structured into smaller “houses” to promote both safety and freedom of movement. The facility supports both memory care and assisted living services, with 24-hour care staff available to assist with all activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting.
The care and medical support available at Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull include incontinence care, ambulatory and non-ambulatory assistance, and diabetes care management. Medication management is provided by trained staff, who are also equipped to accept and care for residents with psychiatric diagnoses and high acuity needs. Ancillary medical services, such as optometry and podiatry, are available on-site. The secured community environment is reinforced by safety features designed for residents with memory loss, offering enclosed gardens and dedicated indoor and outdoor walking paths. Staff members receive training in dementia care and are available to respond to changes in residents’ needs, coordinate with families, and monitor health conditions.
Amenities at the facility support socialization, recreation, and individualized engagement. Residents have access to a barber/beauty salon, fitness center, and specialized fitness programs, including yoga and chair yoga. Activities incorporate physical health as well as cognitive support, utilizing programs such as Brain Fitness / Dakim. A variety of clubs and structured activities—such as live music, performances, gardening, and field trips—are scheduled regularly, with attention given to matching interests and abilities. These enrichment opportunities occur in both group and individualized formats.
Transportation services offered by Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull include complimentary transportation for both medical appointments and non-medical purposes, supporting residents’ needs for health care visits as well as opportunities for supervised outings and community engagement. The facility also accommodates specialized dietary needs, offering a dining program tailored to the preferences and requirements of residents with dementia.
Family and resident feedback consistently notes the homelike setting, secure environment, and dedicated staff as positive aspects of the community. Families report appreciation for the attentive, communicative nursing team and the frequency of enrichment activities designed to engage residents with Alzheimer’s and other memory conditions. Some concerns have been raised regarding consistency in staffing, especially during evenings, as well as occasional variability in cleanliness and communication from administration. Despite these issues, most families express satisfaction with the quality of care and value the all-inclusive pricing and exclusive memory care focus at Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull.
Costs at this community start at $6,698 and range up to $6,698. The average price in the community is $6,698, which is less than the average price in the area of $8,227. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
